Overview of Concord Middle School (taken from the CMS website)
Concord Middle School (CMS) is a 6-8 middle level school comprised of two buildings, the Sanborn building and the Peabody building, approximately one mile apart, with a total population of 650 students. We are fortunate to have a staff of 75 experienced professionals who share a common expectation of excellence. The following is a brief snapshot of the current climate of the school. CMS is an inclusive school that provides a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning, with a student/teacher ratio of 100 to 1 and an average class size of 20. The learning process is taken very seriously at CMS. Much attention is paid to qualitative skills such as critical thinking, process learning and creative problem solving. By objective measures, CMS students also do well, with above average scores in the 8th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System English Language arts, mathematics, and science & technology tests. Students are well prepared for transition into high school and ultimately college.
Our students are talented, multi-faceted young people. Examples of their accomplishments include but are not limited to the following: awards in local, state and national curriculum based competitions, successful participation in the Geography Bee, Model United Nations Conference, Math Counts, District Chorus, Orchestra and Band. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are very popular at CMS. This year 447 students performed in band, stage band, chorus, and orchestra; 76 were involved in the annual talent show; 65 participated in the musical, The Emperorís New Clothes. Participation in interscholastic and intramural sports is high at CMS; enrollments in fall, winter and spring sports this past year total 493. In addition, 333 students took part in the all-school Triple Crown event. Other activities offered after school include: Math Olympiad, yearbook, and Environmental Club. CMS students through Student Leadership have initiated community service projects such as Jump Rope for Heart, a raffle for The Red Cross Disaster Relief, a bottle drive for The Jimmy Fund, a food drive for The Open Pantry and a toiletry collection for shelters in Waltham, Ayer and Boston.
The level of parent involvement and participation is high and takes many forms including traditional classroom volunteer work and chaperoning field trips, fund raising and participation on committees such as the Concord Education Foundation, Parent and Teacher Group, and the School Advisory Council. Parental input is encouraged and valued in the building based, decision-making management model of CMS.
Professional improvement is a way of life for the faculty. Teachers participate in staff development in-service programs, workshops, professional conferences and advanced degree work, always striving to remain current in their knowledge of pedagogy and strong in their commitment to life-long learning.
Overview of Concord Middle School (taken from the CMS website)
Concord Middle School (CMS) is a 6-8 middle level school comprised of two buildings, the Sanborn building and the Peabody building, approximately one mile apart, with a total population of 650 students. We are fortunate to have a staff of 75 experienced professionals who share a common expectation of excellence. The following is a brief snapshot of the current climate of the school. CMS is an inclusive school that provides a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning, with a student/teacher ratio of 100 to 1 and an average class size of 20. The learning process is taken very seriously at CMS. Much attention is paid to qualitative skills such as critical thinking, process learning and creative problem solving. By objective measures, CMS students also do well, with above average scores in the 8th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System English Language arts, mathematics, and science & technology tests. Students are well prepared for transition into high school and ultimately college.
Our students are talented, multi-faceted young people. Examples of their accomplishments include but are not limited to the following: awards in local, state and national curriculum based competitions, successful participation in the Geography Bee, Model United Nations Conference, Math Counts, District Chorus, Orchestra and Band. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are very popular at CMS. This year 447 students performed in band, stage band, chorus, and orchestra; 76 were involved in the annual talent show; 65 participated in the musical, The Emperorís New Clothes. Participation in interscholastic and intramural sports is high at CMS; enrollments in fall, winter and spring sports this past year total 493. In addition, 333 students took part in the all-school Triple Crown event. Other activities offered after school include: Math Olympiad, yearbook, and Environmental Club. CMS students through Student Leadership have initiated community service projects such as Jump Rope for Heart, a raffle for The Red Cross Disaster Relief, a bottle drive for The Jimmy Fund, a food drive for The Open Pantry and a toiletry collection for shelters in Waltham, Ayer and Boston.
The level of parent involvement and participation is high and takes many forms including traditional classroom volunteer work and chaperoning field trips, fund raising and participation on committees such as the Concord Education Foundation, Parent and Teacher Group, and the School Advisory Council. Parental input is encouraged and valued in the building based, decision-making management model of CMS.
Professional improvement is a way of life for the faculty. Teachers participate in staff development in-service programs, workshops, professional conferences and advanced degree work, always striving to remain current in their knowledge of pedagogy and strong in their commitment to life-long learning.